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Speed Categories

*The women leading the Women Only ride will establish the speed averages as the year progresses.

If you have concerns about speed categories and your abilities, come out on Tuesday evening to the TAM Ride and you can try any speed*. You will figure it out pretty quick by moving up or down in the groups. Also speak with any of our Ride Leaders, they will be glad to help.
*Please note, however that we do require new members to attend a Learn-to-Group Ride training session before joining a regular ride, unless they can demonstrate to a Ride Leader that they already have sufficient group riding skills.

Tuesday All Members Ride

NOTE WELL:
Please remember that all the speed groups in the TAM Ride are ‘drop’ rides except R8. Riders wanting to ride R3 must have successfully ridden in R4 and have received endorsement from a Ride Leader or Captain before moving up.

Wednesday Evening

The women leading the Women Only ride will establish the speed averages as the year progresses. The number of riders showing up and their abilities will determine the number of speed groups. This ride runs on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month. There are some truly awesome women helping out with this ride!
Speeds will be the same as the weekend Gravel Ride but the routes will be shorter to get everyone home in time for sunset. The number of riders showing up and their abilities will determine the number of speed groups. This ride will run the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month.

Thursday Evening

These are the top speed groups in the club. R5 is not a ‘drop’ ride.
R6 & R7 are ‘drop’ groups. The Intermediate group have their own Ride Leader and will not be riding the same route as the Advanced Ride.

Sunday Morning

The Tour ride is a medium distance road ride for riders who need to be home by lunch. The Grand Tour is for riders looking for a few more kilometres before their Sunday nap. Speed averages for each group are a blend of two regular weekly speed groups because of the longer distances.
G1 is a very quick and athletic gravel ride. The G2 gravel ride is aimed at riders looking to build endurance at a moderate speed with enough time to notice the scenery. G3 is for riders wanting a more relaxed pace. G4 is a very leisurely paced ride. All groups ride the same route.